Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
(OP)
I'm looking for a way to have my 3D mouse control the handles when instead of just using it to control the view.
For instance I want to select "move component" then have the 3D mouse control the movement of the selected part relative to the rest of the assembly rather than just controlling the view of the entire assembly. Has anyone been able to make this happen?
Using 3DConnexion mouse (3DxWare version 10.4.2) and NX 10
For instance I want to select "move component" then have the 3D mouse control the movement of the selected part relative to the rest of the assembly rather than just controlling the view of the entire assembly. Has anyone been able to make this happen?
Using 3DConnexion mouse (3DxWare version 10.4.2) and NX 10





RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
You have to press some key at the same time as you move the spacemouse, try shift or Alt.
( I have not tried this in many years)
The memory i have is that it's not as handy as it seems, it's hard to do the precise movements.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
Do you have to have to have a specific Transform "Motion" type selected? By default it is dynamic, and selecting any of the handles and attempting to move provides no good result. It's still the camera moving.
I do agree it would be basically a novel feature, the use case just isn't there but it still would be neat to know.
Thanks,
Felix
RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
-Dave
NX 9, Teamcenter 10
RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
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RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
I then searched my hard drive and found that the feature was implemented back in Unigraphics V17 ( 2000-2001 somewhere) and that the function "Reposition component" ( Now called Move Component) could be performed by pressing "Shift" and moving the Spaceball.
But, by then Spaceball and Spacemouse was two competing companies/products, so maybe this only worked with the Spaceball ? ...
John , the source for this is a guide written by Jim Carrington to present the Assemblies enhancements in UG v17.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
John R. Baker, P.E. (ret)
EX-Product 'Evangelist'
Irvine, CA
Siemens PLM:
UG/NX Museum:
The secret of life is not finding someone to live with
It's finding someone you can't live without
RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
https://support.industrysoftware.automation.siemen...
The Java...something never fires the guide, all I get to see is the front page.
Regards,
Tomas
RE: Using 3D Mouse for Handle Control
-Dave
NX 9, Teamcenter 10